Thinking of you Rod, Love you forever mate

Love Josh

Hello, I have made a kind donation in memory of my amazing mum, Sarah and would love to share her story.

My mum was cared for by St Barnabas hospice, and stayed in the inpatient unit November-December 2024. At the age of 38 she had been diagnosed with a rare, incurable form of genetic lung cancer. Her short battle with cancer was terrible for us all to see, but the incredible care she received at your hospice meant the world to us.

One of the last memories we ever made with our mum was watching the torchlight procession together outside the unit. The staff assisted in bundling my mum up in blankets and fluffy socks and wheeled her outside to watch the light walk with her family and children. There were tears, smiles, laughter, kind words and hugs from those passing by. I am heartbroken yet honoured to be participating in the walk this year in honour of my mother.

On the 4th of December, the staff set up their conservatory to allow us to spend one last Christmas Day as a family. We laid presents under the beautiful tree, played music and ate a Christmas dinner and cakes brought in by family. My mum was able to watch her young boys and teenage girls open the presents she’d picked out for them earlier in the year, alongside being spoilt herself with lots and lots of bracelets, teddy bears and skincare! The nurses were constantly on hand to assist with pain management and ensuring my mum was comfortable throughout the day.

The staff gave it their all, from washing, brushing and drying mum’s hair to being there for a broken family in the worst moments of their life. They went above and beyond to allow us to make those last memories. The nurses constantly spoke to me and my siblings and ensured we were staying as strong as possible! Mandy stayed with us as my mum took her last breaths and I’m forever grateful that we had her support and guidance, and that she showed my mum complete compassion and gentle care right up until the end.

My mum was treated with respect and dignity until the moment she left your unit. She loved the yummy food, joking around with her nurses and watching the squirrels and birds from her window. It felt like home.

Thank you St Barnabas, we will always keep your charity close to our hearts. You have made a huge difference to our lives.

You were the kindest Mum ever and so sad that you never lived to enjoy all your grand children.

Will be missing you this Christmas.
Love you so much!

Our first Christmas apart I miss you so much
Rest peacefully

A dear friend who is loved and missed every day. Xxxx

Mum, Dad and Debs, loved and missed at Christmas and always XXXX

This may be our second Christmas without you, but we know you will be us in spirt. Merry heavenly Christmas to you.
Love
S and J xxx

Love and miss you loads Dad, you have always been my guiding light, your star shines forever bright, light of my life and guiding star shining bright from afar forever,
God bless
Julie xxx❤️

Remembering Graham, husband and father.

Thank you to the St Barnabas Hospice team in Grantham Hospital for the care and support in Graham’s final week.

Always remembered

Mum you always made Christmas special for us even when there was little money. You are the Angel on top of my tree.????

Dear David we miss you so much. You are always with us in our thoughts. Love from Mum, Dad, Christine, Andy and Sheila. xxx

A loving husband, dad & grandad. Missed everyday & forever in our hearts xxxxx

Miss you Dad, love you always xx

Dearest Mum,

I miss you more than words can say
I miss you every minute of every day
I struggle to cope and understand
And wish that you could hold my hand
And help me through this time of struggle
And give me a kiss and a cuddle.
I hope and pray that once again
You are reunited with your beloved Jim.
I will do my best to make you proud
And always say your name out loud.
I will remember your words of support and advice,
And loving memories will always be part of my life.
I love you now, forever and always.

Love you loads
Linda xx????????

Miss you every day – there is not a day goes by and I don’t think about you both. Love you xxx

with you always.

Gill, the most caring mother, wife, nanna and friend. Your love and encouragement shown to all of us are our strength and encouragement to do the very best for you, "Do it for nanna", as you say. We all miss you so much. We love you for ever.
Kevin, Claire, Stuart, Jess, Rosie, Jayden Jacob, Heidi and Brett

SO MANY HAPPY MEMORIES. MISSING YOU LOVE YOU LOTS
GRAHAM MARLENE AND FAMILIES XXXX

Thank you for the wonderful times and love we shared xxx

Remembering Mick this Christmas, he passed away in the hospice 23rd October 2019. Always missed and never forgotten.

Another year has gone by without you, we think of you everyday especially on Christmas Day, signing, laughing and creating memories. It's just not the same without you. x

Remembering you both our beautiful angels at Christmas time and always …we were never ready to say goodbye …until we meet again …keep us close always …if love could have saved you ..you would be here forever x love Jo Darren Abs & Aaron Han & Elliott & Lil Leo x

Thinking of my dear Brother and two Sister in Laws. Taken too soon by the dreaded cancer. Remembered with affection by Mole and Barb.

Shine above that rainbow my darling. Love always Paul xx

Merry Christmas to a much missed Mum, Nan & Great Nan. Xx